Middle East Eating Disorders Association Podcast

Men and Eating Disorders with Karim Khalil

MEEDA Season 2 Episode 16

November is typically dedicated to men's health. With this episode, AUBMC head Psychiatrist and MEEDA host Dr Farid Talih meets Karim Khalil, clinical psychologist and owner of the @yalla.lets.heal Instagram account.

Together they talk about
- Karim's history of overeating and growing up with food as a reward
- How Karim's history influences his work as a clinical psychologist
- How ED present in men, and whether that is influenced by sexual orientation too
- How to recognise an ED in men around you
- Why men take on average 7 years to be diagnosed
- What is specific to men and ED in the Middle East
- What should fathers keep in mind when raising their sons to be balanced eaters

You can find out more about Karim Khalil via Instagram @yalla.lets.heal or @ninelebanon
Karim is also a volunteer for @afemena and @kafalebanon

Farid Talih can be contacted via AUBMC website or Tele-Health Psychiatry Portal via 01759620 (in Lebanon)

Please reach out with your questions, suggestions and feedback via media@meeda.me

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